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SN55 KDU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,899 mi
Last recorded17,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 KDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 17,899 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Main stand badly corroded\insecure

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Rear shocker badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Front brake lever broker (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 17,552 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 16,585 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,970 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,090 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,359 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 6,359 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 6,351 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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SN55 KDU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN55 KDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN55 KDU registered?

SN55 KDU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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